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acme

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the best or most perfect thing that can exist or be achieved

the point at which something is at its best or most highly developed

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alacrity

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speed and eagerness

brisk and cheerful readiness

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anathema

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something that is strongly disliked or disapproved of

something or someone that one vehemently dislikes

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annals

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historical records of the activities of a country or organization, or history in general

a records of events year by year

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anomaly

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a person or thing that is different from what is usual, or not in agreement with something else and therefore not satisfactory

something that deviates from what is standard, normal or expected

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appellation

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a name or title

formal, a name or title

mass noun, the action of giving a name to someone or something

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artifice

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(the use of) a clever trick or something intended to deceive

mass noun, clever or cunning devices or expedients, especially as used to trick or deceive others

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asperity

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the quality of being severe in the way that you speak and behave

mass noun, harshness of tone or manner

(asperities), harsh qualities or conditions

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audacity

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courage or confidence of a kind that other people find shocking or rude
mass noun, aw willingness to take bold risks

rude or disrespectful behaviour; impudence

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